Does my employer have to pay for language training?

If the language is necessary to do your job and your employer is obliged to provide that training, it must be free of charge and study time counts as working time. This is set out in article 7:611a of the Dutch Civil Code. For other training your employer is not obliged to pay, but many employers do.

Can my employer ask for the costs back if I leave?

Not if it is mandatory training that is necessary for your role. In that case a study cost clause is not allowed. For training that is not mandatory, your employer may agree a repayment arrangement with you. Read that agreement carefully before you sign.

Can I contact Language Partners myself as an employee?

Yes. You can request a proposal and forward it to your manager or HR. That way your employer immediately has a clear picture of content, duration and cost.

Does language training count as working time?

For mandatory training that is necessary for your role, yes, and the training then takes place during working hours where possible. For other training, it depends on the agreements with your employer.

Moet mijn werkgever een taaltraining betalen?

Als de taal nodig is om je functie uit te oefenen en je werkgever verplicht is je die scholing te bieden, dan moet de training kosteloos zijn en telt de studietijd als werktijd. Dat staat in artikel 7:611a van het Burgerlijk Wetboek. Voor andere scholing is je werkgever niet verplicht te betalen, maar veel werkgevers doen het wel.

Mag mijn werkgever de kosten terugvragen als ik vertrek?

Niet als het om verplichte scholing gaat die nodig is voor je functie. Dan is een studiekostenbeding niet toegestaan. Voor scholing die niet verplicht is, mag je werkgever wel een terugbetalingsregeling met je afspreken. Lees die afspraak goed voordat je tekent.

Kan ik als medewerker zelf contact opnemen met Language Partners?

Ja. Je kunt een voorstel opvragen en dat doorsturen naar je manager of HR. Zo heeft je werkgever meteen een concreet beeld van inhoud, duur en kosten.

Telt een taaltraining als werktijd?

Bij verplichte scholing die nodig is voor je functie wel, en dan vindt de training waar mogelijk onder werktijd plaats. Bij andere scholing hangt het af van de afspraken met je werkgever.

Business Dutch training for your team

Language Partners > Business Dutch for companies and organisations

You have hired international talent, but the language barrier holds them back. Employees who speak Dutch integrate faster, perform better and stay longer. With Business Dutch training from Language Partners, your international employees learn the language they need at work, so they can join the conversation, understand what is going on and express themselves clearly in Dutch. We make sure the training fits your organisation: in-company, as group training or individual training. A strong Dutch language programme is also one of the most effective tools for successful onboarding of international employees.

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Incompany zakelijk Nederlands training voor expats en internationale medewerkers

Price from: 759,-

Intensity

3 - 3.5 hours per week

Individual or group (max 8 people)

21 hours with a trainer
12 hours e-learning

11 weeks

Price from: 674,-

Intensity

In consultation

Individual or group (max 8 people)

30 hours with a trainer
Other packages on request

In consultation

Prices per participant in a group of 8, VAT-free. The exact price follows after an intake and language assessment.

Business Dutch training for your organisation

Whether you are onboarding a handful of expats or training an entire department, Language Partners has an approach that works. Employees train with a trainer at your office, online or at one of our locations, and in a blended programme they also continue independently in our online academy.

What employees learn

Dutch in everyday work situations: meetings, emails, phone calls
Professional language use with the right tone for the Dutch workplace
Small talk and informal communication with colleagues
Writing skills: emails, reports and notes
Level-based approach from A1 to C1 (CEFR)

Our training formats

At Language Partners we combine live training with a personal online academy. Employees practise during the sessions with a trainer and continue on their own afterwards, at their own pace.

Blended: 33 hours over 11 weeks, 21 hours with a trainer and 12 hours in the online academy. This is our standard.
Face-to-face: 30 hours entirely with a trainer, without an online component. Other packages on request.

Every format can run at your office, at one of our locations or online, individually or in a group of up to 8 people.

What sets us apart

Trainers with a genuine business background and sector experience
Level assessments based on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)
A certificate of completion stating the CEFR level achieved
Blended learning as the primary format, combining trainer sessions with flexible online practice
Training can start within a few weeks of first contact

Curious about your team’s language level?

We map where your employees stand today and which training fits. For English we do this with the Business English Team Scan, for other languages through an intake per employee.

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What participants say

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★★★★★

Although I’ve lived in the Netherlands for 20 years, I never felt fully confident speaking or writing in Dutch. (…) Pim is not only a fantastic teacher but also a warm, patient person who creates a safe, encouraging learning space.

Olga
Google review

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★★★★★

They work with small groups (max. 8), so there was a lot of personal attention and enough room for personal questions or cases. (…) They start their courses with an intake to determine your starting levels, to make sure you are in the right group or training.

Julian Drago
Google review

Frequently asked questions about Business Dutch training

What is Business Dutch training for organisations?

Business Dutch training for organisations is tailored Dutch language education designed for international employees working in a Dutch professional environment. At Language Partners, each training programme is fully customised to the participant’s language level, learning goals and working context, delivered in-company, online or at one of our locations across the Netherlands.

What does Business Dutch training cost?

Blended starts at 759 euros per participant in a group of 8, face-to-face at 674 euros per participant. All prices are VAT-free and include the intake, language assessment, course materials and certificate. The exact price follows after an intake and language assessment, and you receive a tailored proposal within 2 working days.

Our employees have different starting levels. Is that a problem?

No. Language Partners runs an intake with each participant to determine their current language level. We then group participants by level, or offer individual training where level differences are significant. Groups are formed based on language level, job background and learning objectives.

How do we measure the progress of our employees?

Each participant starts with an intake and language assessment based on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and a clear learning goal. That way it is clear from the start where someone stands and what the programme is working towards. On completion, each participant receives a certificate of completion stating the CEFR level achieved.

How quickly can we start with Business Dutch training?

After an initial conversation, Language Partners typically has a proposal ready within 2 working days. Training can usually start within a few weeks. Contact us to discuss the options for your organisation.

Where does the Business Dutch training take place?

Language Partners offers Business Dutch training in-company at your office, online, or at one of our locations across the Netherlands.

Is Business Dutch training also available for individual employees?

Yes. Language Partners offers both individual and group Business Dutch training. Individual training is available for all language levels and all roles, not just senior professionals. The content, pace and scheduling are fully tailored to each individual participant.

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Business Dutch for companies and organisations

Our courses

Business Dutch blended

Business Dutch face-to-face